Modern designs that favor thinner slabs and wider column spacing are susceptible to all forms of vibration, human induced or otherwise. Using sophisticated structural design and analysis software is an effective way for engineers to test for and mitigate footfall and other vibrations at the design stage.
Contractors Deploy Temporary Solutions to Help Cold Storage Customers Add Capacity and Reduce Risks
Becoming a well-informed general contractor with the foresight to engage a temporary solutions partner long before the need is urgent sets the stage for seizing sales opportunities and solidifying the cold storage client relationship for the long-term.
Construction Starts to Slip Back in 2020, According to Dodge Data & Analytics
Dodge outlook report predicts economic slowdown to have broad-based impact on total construction growth.
A Cost-Efficient and Time-Saving Approach to Building Uber’s Skyports
Uber’s proposed aerial ridesharing terminals, or skyports, for launching and landing aircraft for the company’s app-based aerial taxi service will turn what was once science fiction into reality.
Review Feasibility Studies to Determine Future Projects
All types of large projects require very detailed studies. Contractors interested in specific types of projects should monitor feasibility planning and environmental studies. Here are a few upcoming project opportunities.
Combating Climate Change by Reducing Embodied Energy in the Built Environment
The building and construction industry is a significant consumer of non-renewable energy resources and is contributing to changing the earth’s environment in damaging and irreversible ways.
Create a Zero Energy Building With Sustainable Interior and Exterior Products
If a majority of U.S. buildings became zero energy, the nation's carbon footprint would significantly decrease. When constructing a zero energy building or renovating an old structure, keep in mind features that are energy saving, energy producing or both.
May Construction Starts Advance 10%
Nonbuilding construction and nonresidential building rebound after a weak April.









